Updated · Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty · Aug 18
Drone Strike Kills 1 at Zaporizhzhya Plant Bus Stop, Injuring 15
Updated
Updated · Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty · Aug 18
Drone Strike Kills 1 at Zaporizhzhya Plant Bus Stop, Injuring 15
3 articles · Updated · Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty · Aug 18
Summary
A drone hit a bus stop used by Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant staff and subcontractors at about 6 a.m., killing one person and injuring 15, including three seriously, the IAEA said.
The agency said no nuclear safety or security damage was reported, but chief Rafael Grossi urged military commanders to halt attacks on nuclear plants and their staff immediately.
Russia blamed Ukraine for the strike, while Kyiv did not immediately comment on the incident at the Russian-occupied plant.
Zaporizhzhya, Europe’s largest nuclear power station with 6 reactors, has been under Russian control since 2022 and remains a recurring flashpoint for mutual shelling accusations.